When shopping for a new car, it’s always too easy to let your emotions do the shopping.
For most people, a car is the most expensive purchase they’ll make aside from their house. So, keeping this sobering thought in mind is a solid step toward reining in those emotions.
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Since 1971, Memorial Day has been celebrated as an extended weekend away from work–and the unofficial start of summer. More recently, Memorial Day has also turned into a second Black Friday for retailers, each offering loads of sale events in stores and online, and each promising to save you heaps of money.
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In the age of plastic spending and mobile payments, it’s easier than ever to buy stuff you can’t pay for right away while supporting a lifestyle you can’t really afford. Let’s take a look at seven red flags that might mean you’re living beyond your means and the steps you can take to get back on track.
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Any decision surrounding a purchase as large as a car needs to be made with careful research and consideration. There are pros and cons on both sides of the fence here.
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The less time you spend at the mall, the better off your budget is. Before heading out, create a route of the stores you’ll hit. As a bonus, you might even make it home headache-free!
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As we all know, “‘Tis better to give than to receive.” Still, receiving gifts can be pretty darn cool. Around this time of year, parents and grandparents may be asking you what you want for the holidays.
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You can even do all your shopping online, and save yourself the hassle – not to mention the gasoline. You’ll probably end up saving money too, since shopping online let’s you select exactly what you know you’re looking for, and your eyes aren’t drawn to every other item on display.
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With the biggest spending season of the year looming ahead, it’s time to brush up on your shopping smarts. Don’t get caught springing for something you can’t afford! This year, give yourself the gift of an intact budget and a credit card balance that doesn’t haunt you for months or years to come.
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